Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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• Unit Title

  Production Preparation

• Unit Code

  SCR3101

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  20

• Full Year Unit

  Y

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

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Description

This unit develops the theoretical background necessary for planning productions of various types for the screen. Skills include research, concept development, budgeting, scheduling and documentation using industry models. Students will become familiar with various formats and genres of screen production and develop an understanding of the processes required to plan productions, deal with potential clients and to prepare the appropriate documents.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse a particular project to determine the requirements for personnel, resources, equipment and locations.
2. Generate and maintain the appropriate documentation including the budget, schedule, agreements, call sheets and reports.
3. Prepare a detailed budget using industry rates and awards.
4. Prepare a detailed schedule to implement, accomplish and deliver a screen project.
5. Research and develop concepts for a range of screen productions.

Unit Content

1. Contracts and agreements in the screen industry.
2. Evaluation processes.
3. Production documentation processes and strategies.
4. Production planning for specific projects.
5. Production processes.
6. Production team roles and responsibilities.
7. Scheduling and budgeting processes and strategies.
8. Screen production types, formats and genres.
9. The elements of production planning.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Seminars. Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

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• Weston, J. (1996). Directing actors: Creating memorable performances for film and television. California: Michael Wiese.
• Davis, D. (1975). The grammar of television production. (3rd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd.
• Hampe, B. (1997). Making documentary films and reality videos: A practical guide to planning films and editing documentaries of real events.
• Hausman, C., & Palombo, P.J. (1993). Modern video production: Tools, techniques, applications. New York: Harper Collins.
• Jarvis, P. (1993). A production handbook. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
• Jeffery, T. (Ed). (1995). Film business: A handbook for film producers. Sydney: Allen & Unwin/AFTRS.
• Katz, S. (1991). Film directing: shot by shot, visualizing from concept to screen. Ann-Arbor: Michael Wiese Productions.
• Middlemiss, J. (1992). Guide to film and television research. Sydney: AFTRS/Allen & Unwin.
• Millerson, G. (1991). The technique of television production. (12th ed.). London: Focal Press.
• Millerson, G. (1992). Video production handbook. ( 2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
• Millerson, G. (1993). Effective TV production. (3rd ed.). London: Focal Press.
• Millerson, G. (1994). Video camera techniques. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
• Nisbett, A. (1993). The sound studio. London: Focal Press.
• Nisbett, A. (1994). The use of microphones: An introduction. London: Focal Press.
• Proferes, N. (2001). Film directing fundamentals: From script to screen. Boston: Focal Press.
• Rabiger, M. (1992). Directing the documentary. (2nd ed.). Boston: Focal Press.
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• Rea, P. (1995). Producing and directing the short film and video. Boston: Focal Press.
• Rosenthal, A. (1990). Writing, directing and producing documentary films. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press.
• Rowlands, A. (1991). Continuity in film and video. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
• Rumsey, F., & McCormick, T. (1994). Sound and recording: An introduction. London: Focal Press.
• Simon, M. (1994). Storyboard: Motion in art. Orlando: Nomis Creations.
• Swain, D., & Swain, J. (1988). Film scriptwriting: A practical manual. (2nd ed.). London: Focal Press.
• Thompson, R. (1993). Grammar of the edit. London: Focal Press.
• Ward, P. (1996). Picture composition for film and television. London: Focal Press.
• Cheshire, D. (1982). A video manual. London: Landsdowne.

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